Huge thanks to the following for making this day possible:
Gilbert Southworth, Triple S Properties, GJ Gardner Homes,
Auto 66, Bloxam, Burnett & Olliver (BBO), Hamilton Party
Hire, Harcourts Real Estate, Gill Matheson, Joe’s Facepainting,
Mocka.co.nz, Whatawhata School PTA and parents
Categories: There are three different categories of carts that will be racing:
Custom design: Unique designs, styles, engineering and direct steering created at home
Classic design: Traditional style karts with rope steering, created at home
One design: Classic carts created by Mocka. All are the same except the length is adjusted
Starts and finishes: There are different starts according to the children’s age: Zoomers (56 year olds), Sprinters (7 to 9 year olds) and Rockets (10 – 12 year olds). The older the child
the higher up the hill they start! It is a standing start—gravity does the rest! The finish line
is near the bottom flat and there is a long slow down area before the tyre wall.
Timing: Races are against the clock. The winners are the fastest from start to finish over
1 or 2 runs (depending on time). Races begin around 9.30 and go through to 1(ish). Before
races children will have the opportunity to get the feel of the hill and their cart.
Trophies: Trophies and prizes can be won for each category and each age group. There is
also an overall design champion trophy up for grabs. For One Design racing, the winner
will be worked out on driver fearlessness—They will be crowned the Champion of Fear!
Safety: Drivers are required to wear long pants and sleeves, covered shoes, helmet, knee
and elbow pads, and gloves. Hazards on the track are protected with old tyres. All carts are
checked for safety prior to racing.
Spectating: You can watch the races from anywhere on the same side of the track as the
event area. No-one is allowed onto the track once a cart has begun.
Help: Vehicles will be on-site to tow the carts back up. Marshalls will be watching closely.
Getting there: All children need to be dropped off at 9am and picked up at 2pm at the
race site off Awatea Road—NOT AT SCHOOL. We hope you can all stay to be part of the
fun as it will be a great day for everyone.
Parking: Parking is in the Awatea Reserve just past the race hill. Follow the signs. Carts,
bikes, scooters and skateboards should be dropped off at the bottom of the hill.
Event area: The event area is to the right of the hill as you look up it plus below the tyre
wall (for bikes, scooters, etc.). All children and adults need to stay in these areas.
Toilets: Portaloos are available at the bottom of the hill (thanks Hamilton Party Hire)
First aid: The first aid station is located at the judges tent by the finish line.
Leaving early: If leaving early with your child you MUST sign them out at the judges tent.
Money: This is a fundraising day. Children are encouraged to bring money for activities,
food and drink. Children need to look after their own money—a purse is recommended.
These are the exciting activities that are planned for the day. Others may be added. Some
are free, others cost money. For paid activities, children will be given 1 or more tokens so
that everyone can enjoy them. Some will be on all day, others just at certain times.
Children are free to choose from all the activities on offer whenever they like.
Bouncy slide: This super-size bouncy tower and slide is just $1 for loads of leaping,
bouncing and flying around. Thanks GJ Gardner Homes
Face painting: For just $1 get your face painted by a leading face painting artist! Thanks
Joe’s Face painting
Pony rides: Two ponies will be available for a gentle ride around the paddock! The cost
is $1. Thanks Gill Matheson
Treasure Hunt: Pay $1 for the chance to win some serious money! Place a stick where
you think the treasure is buried and whoever gets the closest wins the lot! Thanks
Bloxam, Burnett & Olliver (BBO)
Ball race: Pay $1 to “buy” a ball. When they’re all sold they’ll all be released from the top
of the hill. The first to the end wins $$$! Thanks Triple S Properties
Sponge throwing: All through the day different teachers and children will stick their
heads through the specially designed sponge zone—For $1 throw wet sponges at them!
Thanks Whatawhata School PTA
Grass hill racing: In this exciting free activity, you can slide down the steepest hill on
special grass sliding boards.
Scooters, carts and bikes: Bring along your bike, skateboard or scooter (or borrow
someone else’s) for some fun on this super-smooth course. It’s free.
Hill rolling area: Great old-fashioned fun. Go rolling down a hill until you’re too dizzy to
do it any more! It’s free.
Mocka cart auction: At the end of the day we’ll auction off some or all of our Mocka
Carts (worth $149 each). Reserve price will be $75 each.
A range of hot and cold food and snacks are available (thanks Harcourts, PTA and
parents):
Cheeseburgers—$3
Home Baking—$1
Egg and bacon rolls—$3
Juicies—$1
Scones (cream and jam)—$2
Calci Yum—$1.20
There will hopefully be a coffee cart on site. If not, tea, coffee and hot choc will be
available from the food stall too
Custom Design Category
One Design Category
Zoomers (5-6 year olds)
Jesse Singleton-Staiger
Tyler Caulfield
Reegan Garner
Rylie Garner
Amie Collins
Peter McLellan
Sprinters (7 to 9 year olds)
Evelyn Inder
Austin Inder
Olivia Caulfield
Grace McLennan
Jack Kingston
Kyle Vincent
Sarah Collins
James West
Rockets (10 – 12 year olds)
Denim Cowley
Alyssa Robinson
Quelyn Warena
Hayden McGregor
Emily Collins
Jessica Gaskell
Autumn Poihipi
Emilie Rillstone
Academy
Mark Sadler
Kate Bradley
Kelvin Sadler
Siennah Barrett
Amee Bishop
Classic Design Category
Zoomers (5-6 year olds)
Ashley Lake
Isabel Smith
Sprinters (7 to 9 year olds)
Finn Van Elzakker
Kalen Lake
Shelby Rillstone
If your child’s name is not listed but they
have a cart to enter, contact Matt asap.
Whatawhata School
To Grow, To Achieve, To Care
Room 1
Corbin Fell
Matteo Gabbiani
Xavier Williams
Stacey Hargreaves
Mary Snell
Sitiva Te Ro0.ngomau
Room 2
Amelia Southworth
Trydint Llewell-Dutton
Jiziyah Te Rongomau
Manaia Wetere
Hamish Lolohea
Oliver Sercombe
Room 3
Taane Wetere
Charlotte Simpson
Kacy Wade
Te Mokoroa Hamiora-John
Stevie Pio
Koby Cook-Roughton
Room 4
Kaedius Bishop
Troy Llewell-Dutton
Flynn Haskins
Jaymin Clifford
Zoe Gaskell
Georgia Simpson
Room 5
Thomas Southworth
Josiah August
Harema Macown
Tuarima Te Rongomau
Ricki Fenton
Sonny Pio